Category Archives: Dr. Kusuma HR Stories
Jay C. Cooke BHR 2007 Dr. Kreuzer
BHR November 2007 Dr. Kreuzer Birmingham Hip Resurfacing through Anterior IncisionThree days in hospital, two weeks with walker, eight days with cane and back on my two feet I was a somewhat serious runner in the nineties (five marathons) but had tapered to three miles three times a week while playing tennis (doubles) three times…
Continue reading →Lee R’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010
Lee R’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 August 18, 2013 Even though my specific case is atypical, my story is not. I call it atypical in that my need was not due to Osteoarthritis, wear and tear, running (in high school I was a athlete), or over weight. … Continue reading →
Mille J’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013
Mille J’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 July 2, 2013 I am a 55 year old female and have had arthritis in my hips for several years. In February 2012 I started experiencing pain which led me to consult an orthopedic surgeon. X-rays revealed bone on bone along with … Continue reading →
Jim Banks Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013
Jim Banks Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 June 27, 2013 Before surgery, Dr. Sharat Kusuma and associates were recommended to me by two friends that had successful hip treatments. I went on the minimally invasive orthopedics website to investigate my options for treating my sore left hip. X-rays showed … Continue reading →
Dave’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013
Dave’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 June 14, 2013 I am 6 weeks out from my Birmingham Hip resurfacing operation. I had the surgery with Dr.Kusuma at Grant Bone and Joint Center in Columbus Ohio. I’m sorry I waited 2 years to be able to walk without pain again. … Continue reading →
Chris H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012
chris-hip-resurfacing-dr-kusuma-2012 Chris H’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012 As a gunshot survivor, I suffered from partial paralysis that led to the eventual degradation of my right hip. At age 16, I had a major hip reconstruction that left my right foot mostly paralyzed — this was a very sad … Continue reading →
Ron’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010
Ron’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 My name is Ron and I am 65 years old. I have always been a busy body and love to work outside on my pool and then yard. I have always been an active person. 3 years ago, I began having pain in … Continue reading →
John Vukovich’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013
John Vukovich’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 When I learned about the arthritis in my hip by my family doctor, he recommended talking to Dr. Kusuma. On my first visit he explained all of the options that were available to me and told me that it was my choice … Continue reading →
Jeff Asman’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012
Jeff Asman Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2012 My name is Jeff Asman. I am a commercial industrial painting contractor I am currently 54 years old and I live in Dublin Ohio. In 2009 I went to a orthopedic back doctor for a strained back I hurt while playing … Continue reading →
Doug Zimmerman’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013
Doug Zimmerman Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2013 June 09, 2013 I am in my mid 40’s and 2 post post op from my Birmingham Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma. My hip was previously in really bad shape for the past 5 years or so. I had a bad limp … Continue reading →
HR’s Bilater Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010/2011
No regrets – live life while you can!!! In 2009 I was 34 and running about 20-30 miles per week and surfing every chance I had, but something wasn’t right. It was taking more and more miles on the road to get my stride warmed up and pace going and … Continue reading →
Liz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2011/2012
liz-bilateral-hip-resurfacing-dr-kusuma-2012 Liz’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2011/2012 My name is Liz and I am a healthy and active 43 year old. As I write this, I still can’t believe I have had bi-lateral hip resurfacing!. I just had my one year check up and I feel like I … Continue reading →
Smoke Chief Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2009
In the summer of 2009 I had to find a fix for the pain I experienced every time I played Senior Softball. At age 64, I was using pain killers at every game. A fellow player told me I probably needed hip surgery, but he recommended resurfacing over a total … Continue reading →
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010
Eric’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 Thanks to Dr. Sharat Kusuma’s skillful use of the Birmingham hip resurfacing technology, I’ve gone from needing a cane to walk to being able to play soccer daily as much as 4 hours and chase 4 grandkids…with no pain whatsoever…oh, and I’m 60. … Continue reading →
Tipper’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2009/2011
Tipper’s Bilateral Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2009/2011 I am 2 years post op this coming June and I wish I would have had them done sooner. The details: I am now 51 years old. I played basketball three times a week up to age 41. Was athletic all through … Continue reading →
Bobby Dawes Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010
Bobby Dawes Hip Resurfacing with Dr. Kusuma 2010 My name is Bobby Dawes. I was diagnosed with degenerating cartilage (hip) in 1989. I lived with the discomfort for 15 years and in 2004 had my first hip (right hip) replaced. It went so well and my activity began to include … Continue reading →
Jcwikla’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr.Kusuma 2013
Jcwikla’s Hip Resurfacing with Dr.Kusuma 2013 I have been an avid biker for many years. In the latter part of 2009 I began getting pain in the left hip area. It was moderately annoying during biking and quite severe while walking. My primary care MD ordered radiographs and I was … Continue reading →